ATLANTA — March 24, 2025 — Georgia Tech has launched Tech AI, an ambitious initiative aimed at enhancing the practical impact of artificial intelligence across various industries and government sectors. This announcement coincides with the commencement of Tech AI Fest, the premier AI event in the Southeast, uniting top academics, industry professionals, government representatives, and students for three days focused on in-depth discussions, innovative partnerships, and transformative concepts. Georgia Tech stands out for its ability to integrate foundational research with active real-world collaborations. Through Tech AI, the Institute links leading researchers with public and private sector partners to convert scientific advancements into real-world benefits — ranging from supply chain optimization and healthcare modernization to national security enhancement and transportation infrastructure improvement. “AI serves as a powerful driver for innovation in science and engineering while also providing scalable solutions to complex industrial challenges, ” stated Pascal Van Hentenryck, director of Tech AI and A. Russell Chandler III Chair and professor at Georgia Tech. “With Tech AI, we’re transforming the transition from academic research to societal benefits, advancing sectors such as energy, supply chains, manufacturing, transportation, enterprise systems, and healthcare to cultivate a more intelligent and sustainable future. " One significant challenge in the AI ecosystem — the shortage of skilled talent — is being proactively addressed.

Tech AI is training the next generation of AI innovators through advanced education and training programs, aiming to bridge the expanding talent gap. The foundation of Tech AI consists of four strategic pillars: applied research, industry partnerships, AI engineering, and workforce development. Collectively, these pillars create a vibrant ecosystem focused on developing responsible and rigorously validated AI technologies — accelerating their implementation in crucial sectors such as energy, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and essential services. Tech AI serves not just as an initiative but as a catalyst. By transforming world-class research into scalable outcomes, Georgia Tech is influencing the future of artificial intelligence and generating significant impacts where it is most needed. The initiative leverages the pioneering efforts of Georgia Tech’s three National Science Foundation-funded AI Institutes alongside its network of Interdisciplinary Research Institutes, establishing a robust hub to propel AI solutions from research into real-world applications. Taking place this week at Georgia Tech’s campus, Tech AI Fest highlights the initiative’s diverse impacts through interactive demos, research presentations, student showcases, and discussions with thought leaders from academia, industry, and government. The event underscores Georgia Tech’s position as a national center for advanced AI research and collaboration.